Field Utility Locate Technician | Vehicle + PTO + 401(k)

ELM Utility Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Cell phone provided

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PTO (80 hours/yr accrual)

6 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Boot Reimbursement

Incentives & anniversary bonuses

Job summary

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician in the St. Louis, Missouri area. You will locate and mark gas, electric, and communication lines to protect excavation work, using marking tools and a mobile system to receive tasks each day.

Starting pay is $23.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a company vehicle. Applicants must pass safety checks and maintain strict DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Motor Vehicle Record and background check are required.
• Safety-Sensitive DOT position compliance required.
• Marijuana use restricted per policy.

Responsibilities

• Work independently outdoors using a company vehicle to complete daily locate routes.
• Accurately locate and mark underground utilities with marking paint/flags.
• Receive daily tasks via mobile work system.
• May require on-call rotation and overtime, including nights/weekends.
• Read and understand written and verbal English instructions.

Skills

Outdoor work independently

Color vision

English comprehension

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ELM Utility Services is hiring a Utility Locate Technician in the St. Louis, Missouri area. You will locate and mark gas, electric, and communication lines to protect excavation work, using marking tools and a mobile system to receive tasks each day.

Starting pay is $23.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a company vehicle. Applicants must pass safety checks and maintain strict DOT compliance.